Origin
Miami Beach, FL
Morning in Miami Beach on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Beach, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale is a quick 31.3-mile trip that typically takes about 43 minutes. Because this is a local, turn-heavy drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Collins Avenue, 23rd Street, and Pine Tree Drive, keeping you well away from the interstate system. With a modest fuel cost of just $5, this route is an affordable way to transition between these two prominent Florida coastal cities. It is a straightforward, practical commute for those looking to move between the regions without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| Julia Tuttle Causeway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pine Tree Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| 41st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Collins Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 23rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Beach, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Lincoln Road
19 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lincoln Road
2
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Collins Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto 23rd Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
23rd Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Tree Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Tree Drive
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 112
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
41st Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on I 195
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Julia Tuttle Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
465 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 842 East
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 842
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Miami Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Pine Tree Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Tree Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Downtown, Fort L...
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 842 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 842 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.93 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is entirely local with zero highway driving. You will be navigating a turn-heavy path that requires your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—in fact, the longest stretch on Collins Avenue is 0 miles—you should prepare for frequent adjustments and city driving conditions. The road’s personality is defined by its urban flow, making it a tactile journey that demands active steering through local streets. It is an ideal choice if you prefer staying off the high-speed highways in favor of a more direct, street-level passage.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Julia Tuttle Causeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Pine Tree Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Pine Tree Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
26 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
32 ft
Total Descent
35 ft
Highest Point
26 ft
~11.1 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miami Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
28.3 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean in the US state of Florida. It is known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system. Situated in Broward County in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, the city's population is over 180,000 (2021). The city is most famous for its beaches and boats, and while the city of Fort Lauderdale is relatively small in area, the term 'Fort Lauderdale' is often used to refer to the larger metropolis that has grown up around it. It is the county seat for Broward county, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, which has over 6.1 million people (2019).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Lauderdale, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Pine Tree Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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